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Discover the fun-filled Belmont Park at Mission Beach! Updated April 17, 2008. Related info--- HOME :: Latest News :: Huntington Beach :: Santa Monica Beach & Pacific Park :: Hermosa, Manhattan & Redondo Beaches :: Mission Beach & Belmont Park :: Newport Beach :: Doheny Beach :: Venice Beach :: Belmont Park at Mission BeachSee Belmont Park pictures---San Diego's fun family amusement park!In the slides above, you're viewing pictures of Belmont Park at Mission Beach, San Diego's family amusement park on the shores of the Pacific. Passing by you are pictures of the Giant Dipper roller coaster, the Chaos and Beach Blaster thrill rides, the Belmont Park carousel and other kiddie rides, plus pics of other attractions, stores, and the venerable Wave House. On this page, you'll discover Belmont Park's attractions which you may enjoy on your visit. At the end of the page, you'll also get practical details such as Belmont Park's address, directions, and map links. Mission Beach: great place to swim, plus rides, too!
The Belmont Park amusement park has been thrilling local residents and guests since 1925. The current version of Belmont Park, of course, is modern and up-to-date. You'll find a range of activities from kiddie rides to thrill rides for older members of the family from which to choose. On this page, we'll talk about all the fun you and your family can have if you pay a visit to Belmont Park in Mission Beach! Belmont Park at Mission Beach -- Thrill Rides
* The Granddaddy ride of 'em all at Belmont Park is the GIANT DIPPER ROLLER COASTER. This roller coaster is a well-beloved feature of Belmont Park...and is actually a registered National Landmark!The Giant Dipper rollercoaster has a long history. The Giant Dipper opened with the original park in 1925, and was---naturally!---the park's centerpiece. Though it remained the park's "shining star" for decades, time eventually won out over the aging wooden coaster. It closed in 1976...but, thankfully, it was revived by a group of concerned citizens working together as the "Save the Coaster Committee." The Giant Dipper roller coaster opened again in 1990 after a thourough and painstaking restoration...to the tune of $2 million dollars! Once again, the Giant Dipper is Belmont Park's shining star, and it continues to be the most popular ride in the park...beloved by still another generation of riders! There is a 50" minimum height required to ride the Giant Dipper. You may purchase an individual ticket to ride, or you may ride as many times as you wish by purchasing an all-you-can-ride wristband (details below.) * "Chaos" is another popular thrill ride in Belmont Park at Mission Beach. (You can see a picture of the Chaos ride at the top of this page.) It's another ride whose action is hard to describe. You'll be lifted up into the air as the whole ride circles a central hub; and all the while, your individual car will be making it's own separate maneuvers. It's another sure-to-please attraction for thrill lovers at Belmont Park! The minimum height required to ride is 50" tall. * The Raceway Bumper Cars are a fun way to "play war" with your other family members. Just strap yourself into a bumper car...and start ramming! There's a 52" minimum height required to drive a Raceway Bumper Car; or a 42" minimum height required to ride along as a passenger. Belmont Park Family & Kiddie Rides
* The Liberty Carousel is Belmont Park's lovely "centerpiece" for children and their parents. The Liberty Carousel has no minimum height for riders, as long as parents are riding along with their tots. Also, kids 2 and under can ride FREE with a paying adult!Though the Liberty Carousel isn't actually an antique, it was made carefully from photos to be an "antique reproduction" carousel. Its lovely colors and beautifully crafted animals are a visual treat, as well as being fun for its young riders. Belmont Park Ticket and Wristband PricesBelmont Park wristband prices: The cost of a wristband (for all-you-can-ride fun) at Belmont Park is as follows--- You will not have to purchase an all-day wristband in order to enjoy a few rides at Belmont Park. Individual ride tickets range from $2 (the Liberty Carousel) to $6 (the Giant Dipper roller coaster), with other rides priced somewhere in between. The all-day wristband is good for riding on the attractions mentioned in the first two sections of this page. There are, however, some extra-fee attractions at Belmont Park. Belmont Park's extra-fee attractions---* The Family Fun Arcade---You can play video games, air hockey, and ticket-winning games at the Belmont Park arcade. All games in the arcade are priced individually. * Miniature golf--- Head indoors for some family fun on a glow-in-the-dark mini golf course! * The Flow Rider surf machine...(See a picture of the Flow Rider below.) The Flow Rider is a whole lot of fun to watch, even if you don't know how to surf. The machine produces an endless wave, which provides some non-stop surfing fun for those lucky enough to know how to surf! (And, there's no paddling out into the ocean, no getting conked on the head with a surfboard, and no reaching the shore to end the fun!) There is, however, a fee to pay! There's a one-time $10 registration fee for the Flow Rider, then a $15-per-session usage fee. Also, you'll need to be at least 42" tall to use the Flow Rider. * The Plunge...is a giant, heated indoor swimming pool built for the original Belmont Park back in 1925. The pool is well-maintained, and continues to provide recreation and exercise for today's visitor. There's a $7 fee (less for kids) to enjoy using the Plunge pool. Belmont Park at Mission Beach -- Address, Map and Directions
The address for Belmont Park at Mission Beach is--3146 Mission Blvd. San Diego, California 92109. Visitors to San Diego should note that this location is not too far from Sea World. Directions to Belmont Park: Belmont Park at Mission Beach does not have direct freeway access. There are a number of routes you may take, depending on your starting point. To plan your route, you may find the following
road map to Belmont Park at Mission Beach
helpful.
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Mission Beach has a wide sandy beach, blue water, and a boardwalk lined with fun places to eat and shop. It's true that many beaches in greater San Diego, California have clean, white sand and lovely, blue water. But, if you head to Mission Beach, you'll also be able to enjoy the fun rides at Belmont Park!
